The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will notably exclude three nations due to separate controversies. Russia, Congo and Pakistan have each faced suspensions or bans that prevent their participation in the prestigious tournament.
London, United Kingdom// — Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (www.ASUnified.com), the world’s leading Pan-African sports business hub, is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2025 African Sports Market Trends Report.
President Chris Jenkins received the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Paddle at Canada House on Thursday, 20 February, marking an official call on sports organisations, institutions, governments, Commonwealth Games organisers, and Indigenous peoples to work together to support and implement the spirit and actions of the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
Accra, Ghana//-The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with the violent disturbances that erupted during a football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC at Nsoatre in the Bono Region.
The identity of the two finalists for the Carabao Cup will be decided on the midweek of 5-6 February 2025, with Newcastle United and Arsenal, as well as Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, meeting for the second leg of their semifinal ties.
Doha, Qatar //– Qatar Airways, the world’s best airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2028, reaffirming its commitment to one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, ushering in a new era of collaboration.
Ex-Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes the club should do everything in their power to tie Mohamed Salah down to a new deal. Egyptian international hitman Salah’s current contract runs out this summer, as does those of club captain Virgil van Dijk and fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Accra, Ghana// — Sporty Group (https://SportyGroup.com) has announced the appointment of Gary Al-Smith, a distinguished Ghanaian sports journalist, as the Regional Content Lead in Ghana.
Former Al-Ahly striker Henry Makinwa has revealed what makes the Egyptian Premier League side a force to be reckoned with and the need for African sides to try and emulate them in the quest to achieve success.
Manchester United have been warned they could face difficulties in the transfer market despite the excitement surrounding Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford.
